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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.14, 6,008.72 and 2,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.14, 6,008.72 and 2,364.71 is: 3,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.14 : 6,008.72 = 2,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.14/6,008.72 = 2,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.14x = 6,008.72 × 2,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.14x = 14,208,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208,838.40/4,354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.29

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